With a fabulous setting on the outskirts of San Cassiano in the heart of the Dolomites, the Hotel Ciasa Salares is a family run hotel, renowned for its superb food and wonderful hospitality, making it an excellent choice for an alpine summer break.
Lovely peaceful location at the foot of the Dolomites surrounded by woodland
Range of exquisite dining options
Unique food and wine experiences in the wine or cheese cellars or the chocolate room
Family run hotel with stunning views of the Dolomites
In summer the Ciasa Salares is an excellent base to explore the green pastures and mountain trails, either by bike, hiking or horse riding. Built in a traditional Italian chalet style the hotel is spacious and charming. Bedrooms are bright and cosy, many of them having a balcony to make the most of the spectacular views of the Dolomites.
Dining is taken very seriously here, each week guests are invited to the wine cellar to sample delicious products, 1,600 different labels at the last count, with a special emphasis on what South Tyrol has to offer. Ciasa Salares has its own Cheese Room, with no less than 70 different cheeses, and a member of the hotel's Cheese Team will expertly guide you through the varieties. And guests simply have to visit the Chocolate Room, this room houses 40 sorts of fine chocolate, for tasting and buying, from fig covered chocolate to 100% dark chocolate. Fresh fruit skewers can be dipped into pure Venezuelan chocolate from the room's own fountain. Dining options for breakfast or lunch can be taken relaxing on the sunny terrace of La Terrazza.
The Beauty SPA Vives is the ideal place to relax and rejuvenate with a large swimming pool, Turkish bath, Finnish sauna, Infrared cabin and solarium as well as a whirlpool bath. There is a range of treatments on offer including beauty treatments and massages in the treatment cabins.
When to visit
Be sure to try the house aperitif - an "Alpignacolada" in the fabulous wine bar
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Horse Riding
Not far from the Austrian border, the Hotel Ciasa Salares is in the heart of the Italian Dolomites in the tiny village of San Cassiano in Badia. The Dolomites are a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.
From London fly to either Innsbruck in Austria or Venice in Italy, followed by a 1-hour 45-minutes private transfer from Innsbruck or a 2-hour 35-minutes transfer from Venice.
Adventure Park Colfosco in Alta Badia
Visit the Adventure Park Colfosco in Alta Badia for a family tree-top adventure. Experience the thrill of being up to 19 metres in the air. Featuring a series of different routes from easy to difficult there is something for all the family.
Discover Lake Braies
Be blown away by one of Europe's most beautiful lakes, Lago di Braies, the jewel of the Dolomites.
E-biking
E-biking is the perfect way to enjoy mountain biking in the stunning Dolomites without too much effort. Take in the incredible views as you explore the beautiful terrain on two wheels.
Hike to the Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Soak up the stunning views as you hike to the foot of the Tre Cime ‘Three Peaks’ - the iconic landmark of the Dolomites.
Hiking and Dairy Visit in the Alpe di Siusi
Walking shoes at the ready take on this amazing hiking excursion to the Alpe di Siusi.
Mountain rifugios
An overnight stay in a mountain 'rifugio' is a must when spending time in the Dolomites. These rifugios (refuges) differ in the facilities that they offer; some are quite basic, some are more luxurious.
Stargazing in the Dolomites
A night-time adventure as you gaze at the most spectacular objects in the sky at the amazing Helmut Ullrich Astronomical Observatory on Col Drusciè.
Via Ferrata in the Dolomites
Via Ferrata literally means 'iron path' and is a thrilling way of climbing the edge of a mountain in relative safety. The Dolomites has a huge variety of via ferrata from easy to challenging, making it the ideal place to climb and see spectacular views.
Ziplining in the Dolomites
Are you ready for the highest zip wire in Europe? If you like adrenaline pumping zip wires then they don't come much better than this, with a 420m breathtaking descent and a peak speed of 80km/h.
